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Apple Launches Study into Whether Apple Watch Can Detect COVID-19
Apple is launching a study into whether the Apple Watch can be used to detect respiratory illnesses such as coronavirus or flu, in partnership with the University of Washington and the Seattle Flu Study.
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Apple may launch a rugged Watch for extreme sports
Being scratch and water resistant to 50 meters, Apple's latest Watch Series 6 is already popular with swimmers, hikers and other athletes. However, Apple is reportedly planning to make a more rugged version designed for extreme sports and weather, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Apple accused of unfairly banishing Watch keyboard app for the visually impaired from its software souk
A tiny startup that develops virtual keyboards for the visually impaired has accused Apple of unfair competition and negligence by booting its software out of the App Store. Kosta and Ashley Eleftheriou, the couple behind FlickType – an application that allows Apple Watch users to easily type by swiping across the screen – claimed Apple refused to publish their software while it continued to host and promote their competitors in the souk.
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What Apple Watch really needs is a battery that lasts longer than a day
More than steps, more than active minutes, I've been focused on making sure I get enough decent sleep each day. That's been an issue working from home for so much of 2020-2021. Apple's latest watch and WatchOS software focused, among other things, on adding sleep tracking that could help make bedtime schedules more regular. It sounds great. Except... the Apple Watch's battery life gets in the way.
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The best Apple Watch features to try on day one - 9to5Mac
If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this morning, read on for some guidance on our favorite Apple Watch features for fitness and more.
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Here's what's changing with ECG Version 2 on your Apple Watch
Apple yesterday released new firmware upgrades for all of its devices including the Apple Watch. watchOS 7.2 brings along a bunch of new health-related improvements such as VO2 measurement, Cardio Fitness measurements, support for Fitness+, and more. However, Apple also pushed one more update that seemingly went under the radar—ECG Version 2. It’s the next iteration of Apple’s famous Electrocardiogram feature on the Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch user credits high heart rate monitoring feature with detecting irregularity
The heart monitoring features of the Apple Watch are again being credited with alerting a user to an undiagnosed condition. As 24 News reports, 25-year-old Zachary Zies was notified by his watch of a high resting heart rate at 210 beats per minute. As the report explains, Zies, a recent graduate of Ohio State University, has battled Friedreich’s ataxia for most of his life and been in a wheelchair since middle school.
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Apple Releases watchOS 7.0.2 With Battery Drain Fix
Apple today released watchOS 7.0.2, the second update to the watchOS 7 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 7.0.2 comes more than two weeks after the release of watchOS 7.0.1, a bug fix update.
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Review: The new Leather Link Apple Watch band is a great premium choice
Apple's newest premium Apple Watch band is the unique Leather Link that stays secure with magnets encased in genuine leather, and it is a great choice for affordable luxury.
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Apple Watch SE review: pay a lot less to give up only a little
The SE will be the go-to smartwatch for many this year
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Apple Watch Series 3 Constantly Reboots And Lags After Getting WatchOS 7 Update
Last week, Apple officially released watchOS 7 for Apple Watch Series 3 and later, offering a variety of beautiful watch interfaces and some new health monitoring features. However, the Apple Watch Series 3 has encountered the following error when updating to watchOS 7. On the Apple user support forums, or specifically in the section reserved for Apple Watch Series 3 owners, everyone Expressing disappointment with watch performance after getting to watchOS 7.
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Spotify finally testing Apple Watch streaming support with some users
After almost two years since the debut of the Spotify Apple Watch app, the service is finally testing streaming support with what looks like a random selection of users. Spotify launched it’s Apple Watch app back in November of 2018. Since then we’ve seen some updates like Siri support but the app has lagged behind […]
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Gurman: 'Apple Watch SE' Likely to Share Series 5 Design and Specs
Ahead of Apple's "Time Flies" virtual event on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, well-connected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has been sharing some last-minute thoughts via Twitter on the new product announcements that he expects to see later today, with a particular emphasis on new Apple Watch models.
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Leaker Suggests Apple Watch Series 6 Will Come in New Color, Devices Available From September 15
Proven leaker known as "L0vetodream" has today shared a range of information about the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6, charging features, and product release dates.
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Images of Apple Watch Prototype in iPod Nano-Style Security Case Shared Online
The photos show a prototype stainless steel Apple Watch concealed within a silicone security case, marked with a redacted serial number. Apple usually transports its prototype and testing units in thick protective cases that are intended to mislead and conceal the true design of the product.
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Rumor: New Peloton bike with Apple Watch integration coming as early as next week
Peloton is reportedly set to introduce a new “Bike+” product as early as next week. One of the key features of the new bike will deeper integration with the Apple Watch, allowing for one-tap Apple Watch connectivity and heart rate tracking — perhaps through a new “GymKit Express” platform from Apple.
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Third-Generation AirPods Again Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2021
Apple's third-generation AirPods have once again been rumored to be launching in the first half of 2021, according to DigiTimes.
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UCLA launches a major depression study in collaboration with Apple
Researchers at UCLA have announced that they have launched a new study in collaboration with Apple that will look at revolutionizing the detection and treatment of depression. The three-year study started this week and was co-designed by researchers at UCLA and Apple. Researchers will obtain objective measures of factors like sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routines to link those factors and the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Battery Likely for Upcoming Apple Watch Series 6 Filed in Certification Listings
A battery likely for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6 has been filed at the Korea Testing and Research Institute and discovered by a Twitter user @yabhishekhd. Certification for a 1.17Wh battery with a capacity of 303.8mAh was issued on June 23 by the KTR, a Korean regulatory body that approves and tests new hardware ahead of public sale.
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Apple Watch Series 6 to Feature Blood Oxygen Monitoring Sensor
The Apple Watch Series 6 will add blood oxygen monitoring to its features list when it's launched later this year, according to a new report from DigiTimes.
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